Light Gray is a
warm light color with the hex code #ECDFE8.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
236, 223, 232 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 2%, 7% for print applications.
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Light Gray
#ECDFE8
Light Gray Color Values
- HEX
- #ECDFE8
- RGB
- 236, 223, 232
- HSL
- 318°, 25%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 6, 2, 7
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Gray sits at 318° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 25% saturation and 90% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, warm colors like Light Gray work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Light Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 6%, 2%, 7% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Light Gray
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ECDFE8;
--brand-primary-rgb: 236, 223, 232;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ECDFE8',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 2%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(236, 223, 232)
rgba(236, 223, 232, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #ECDFE8?
#ECDFE8 is Light Gray, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 223, 232. It has a hue of 318°, 25%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ECDFE8?
The RGB color code for #ECDFE8 is rgb(236, 223, 232). This means it contains 236 red,
223 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Gray a warm or cool color?
Light Gray (#ECDFE8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECDFE8 in CSS?
You can use #ECDFE8 in CSS with:
background-color: #ECDFE8; or color: #ECDFE8; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 223, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 2%, 7%.